Board considers cohort October 2, 2002 Concerns about the double cohort dominated much of Monday’s board of governors meeting.
Rye breaks union’s happy home October 2, 2002 Campus union representatives are outraged after receiving notice last week that they are going to be evicted from their Jorgenson Hall offices by the end of this month.
Communities Bound by ancient traditions September 30, 2002 Shoe fetishes are nothing new. Think sky-high stilettos, spiked heels and leather laces. A millennium ago in China, tiny feet resembling the “golden lotus” were all the rage. The shoe may have changed, but the ideas behind footwear hasn’t and shoes have always been a significant symbol in society.
Sports Swimming, spewing and Speedos September 25, 2002 In the second instalment of the almost famous five-part series on trying out for Ryerson varsity teams, sports editor Adam Button dives in the pool with Ryerson’s fastest fish.
Features The perils of plastic September 25, 2002 Dragged by debt, Ryerson students struggle to pay off hundreds of dollars in credit card purchases.
Maya Roy speaks out September 25, 2002 In a country whose women are not expected to fight back, Maya Roy has caused quite a stir. Not many would think the slim Ryerson student had it in her, but Roy never doubted her abilities to fight back, especially when it counted the most.
Arts & Culture Rushdie recalls old New York September 25, 2002 Last Sept. 11, most of us were concerned about one thing and one thing only. Author Salman Rushdie, however, had something else on his mind.
Harassment complaint brings out best in Rye September 25, 2002 An Image Arts instructor who last week was afraid of being fired because of his art, now says that freedom of speech and artistic integrity remain intact on Ryerson campus.
Communities Tickling the tulips September 25, 2002 Women have masturbated for centuries. Ab Velasco reports that it’s talked about more now, but what can you call it? Slang for the word has still not risen to the heights of male masturbation.
Communities The F-Word September 25, 2002 Perhaps the definition is unclear. Or maybe feel there’s no cause for a fight. If women are still passionate about women’s issues, then why are so many afraid to use the word to describe themselves? Sheila Nykwist explores how the once united women’s movement has dispersed and his it’s diversifies to suit its members.
Ryerson neglected in Toronto’s future September 25, 2002 The blueprint for the City of Toronto’s future and the proposal which outlines the way the city will develop, grow and expand over the next 30 years has largely omitted Ryerson University from its vision.
Communities Gender stereotypes drag down self-expression September 25, 2002 Drag king culture offers a positive space for individuals to experiment with gender roles, blurring the line between men and women and playing with the audiences perception of identity.